NEET Zoology Urine Formation Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The loop of Henle primarily helps to maintain the osmolar gradient within the kidney interstitium.
Reason (R): The collecting duct is where the majority of water reabsorption occurs, concentrating the urine significantly.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
While both statements are true, the loop of Henle maintains the osmolar gradient, which is a separate function from the water reabsorption in the collecting duct that concentrates urine.
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